Changes to Westbard Sector Plan Recommended at County Council Meeting on March 22

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The Council recommended changes to the plan based on the PHED work session, including:

– Maintaining the existing commercial and industrial zoning, and building heights of 35 to 40 feet along River Road.

-Allowing a floating zone to be applied to River Road properties currently occupied by the American Plant garden center, Roof Center and Talbert’s Ice and Beverage Service, and allow future redevelopment of these sites.

-Decreasing the floor area ratio (FAR) for proposed commercial development within the Westwood Shopping Center area from 1.25 FAR to .75 FAR.

These changes will be reflected in the Westbard Sector Plan Draft Plan, which also reflects recommendations from Planning Board work sessions. The County Council will vote on approval of the Sector Plan in April 2016.

Background on the Westbard Sector PlanThe Westbard Sector Plan covers an area of approximately 181 acres and was last updated in 1982, making it the oldest master plan in Montgomery County. The Plan builds on the assets of the community by offering ways to improve neighborhood retail and maintain the existing light industrial areas, while expanding housing options and recreational and open spaces over the next 20 years. It allows for redevelopment of the older retail centers and recommends the creation of new parks in the Sector Plan area, which does not have a single County park. Restoration of the Willett Branch stream would both improve water quality and provide a significant amenity for the residents of Westbard and surrounding communities.

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